Parish News

From the Parish Team

“They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets.” (Luke 9:17) The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when we share what we have, even if it doesn't seem like that much, miracles can happen! Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant! God blesses all the gifts we offer and makes them wondrous.

Feast of Corpus Christi “The Body and Blood” of Jesus This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus. Over recent and coming weeks many of our young people will be receiving Eucharist for the first time. They have been preparing with their parents, supported by the parishes' religious education teams. It is a real blessing to see young people receive Eucharist for the first time. We, as a community, get to share in their excitement and joy on the occasion. Many of our children who have regularly attended Mass over many years have eagerly anticipated when they would join the community in sharing Eucharist. The feast of the Body and Blood celebrates our Church teaching that the Eucharist is “the source and summit” of our Christian Life. We also celebrate that, as we receive the Eucharist, we too are empowered to live as the Body of Christ. Just as we reverence Christ's body in the Eucharist, we recognize and reverence ourselves and others as the Body of Christ. Have a good week Brian, Martin, Vicki and Garry